2003 Domaine Jacques Prieur Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
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Deep red-ruby. Very ripe, somewhat wild black cherry aroma. Full, fleshy and sweet, with surprisingly juicy dark cherry flavor and no sign of cooked fruit (the pH here is 3.54). This is really impressively dense, concentrated and structured. Finishes with big, horizontal tannins and a chocolatey ripeness.
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Pierre Rovani
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Harvested at 13.7% natural potential alcohol, the 2003 Clos Vougeot (250 cases from 1.25 hectares – 3.09 acres) finished its alcoholic fermentation in new oak barrels. Its intense aromatics are reminiscent of blackberries, black cherries, spices, and chocolate. A bold, medium to full-bodied wine, it is powerful, velvety-textured, dense, and exceptionally long. Some alcoholic warmth, detectable in its hugely impressive finish, prevented a more exalted review. Projected maturity: 2009-2020. Importers: Winesellers, Ltd., Skokie, IL; tel. (847) 679-0121; and William Deutsch and Sons, White Plains, NY; tel. (914) 251-9463
Harvested at 13.7% natural potential alcohol, the 2003 Clos Vougeot (250 cases from 1.25 hectares – 3.09 acres) finished its alcoholic fermentation in new oak barrels. Its intense aromatics are reminiscent of blackberries, black cherries, spices, and chocolate. A bold, medium to full-bodied wine, it is powerful, velvety-textured, dense, and exceptionally long. Some alcoholic warmth, detectable in its hugely impressive finish, prevented a more exalted review. Projected maturity: 2009-2020. Wine Advocate.August, 2005